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Checking the Traction Drive
Operation
No Parts Required
Procedure
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
The machine should move rearward. If the machine
does not move or moves forward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure 12).
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed control rod (Figure 12).
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
(Figure 12).
4. Release the traction lever.
5. Move the speed selector to the Position F1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 21).
The machine should move forward. If the machine
does not move or moves rearward, complete the
following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure 12).
C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on
the speed control rod (Figure 12).
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
(Figure 12).
7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure
until no adjustments are required.
Important: If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable) or
take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
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